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Kitchen

Listed by Heriot-Watt University Student Union

Applying

Application deadline: Mon 19 Aug 2024 09:00
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Rate

up to £12 per hour

Hours

This role will have varied hours, with shifts primarily being in the evening and weekends of between 6 to 8 hours. You are asked to commit to working at least 2 shifts per week during term-time.

Interview

Interviews will take place 21st - 23rd August 2024 to ensure we have the right team in time for Freshers Week. If you are unable to attend an interview in this period, we will not be able to offer you a place on the team.

Job Duration

This role's contract will start with 3 days of training 27th - 29th August 2024. The contract will end on the last day of the academic year in May 2025.

Details

About Us

We’re Heriot-Watt University Student Union, an independent charity buzzing with energy, driven by and for our students. We’re all about doing good, that’s why all surplus funds generated through Liberty’s Café, Geordies Bar and the Student Union Shop are channelled straight back into crucial student support services like our Advice Hub. So, yes, we're a charity, but we also mean business. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At HWUnion, diversity isn’t just celebrated; it’s our strength. We thrive by bringing together voices from all walks of life, and we’re excited for you to help us champion this mission. 

Role Overview

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in the heart of our food service operations at Liberty’s and Geordies. From prep to presentation, your hands will help dish out a delightful culinary experience for our students.

What You’ll Do

  • Culinary Craft:Whip up delicious meals, ensuring each dish is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.
  • Sanitation Savvy: Keep our kitchen sparkling and food-safe, making sure every spoon and surface is spotless.
  • Service with a Smile: Assist in serving up smiles with every meal handed over the counter.

Key Responsibilities

  • Food Prep: You know your way around a recipe and kitchen with ease.
  • Cleanliness Champion: Maintain impeccable hygiene standards that always keep our kitchen inspection-ready.
  • Supportive Sidekick: Jump in to help your teammates during rush hours, ensuring no one waits too long for their grub.

Your Superpowers

  • Team Player: You’re all about camaraderie and working together to create something great.
  • Detail Is Your Thing: Not a single crumb goes unnoticed under your watch.
  • Organisational Wizard: You keep things running smoothly, no matter how hectic it gets, there’s always a Plan B, it’s in your DNA.

If you’re passionate about food and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we’d love to have you in the team. Together, we'll serve up experiences that students won't forget.

Principal Duties

  • Preparing, cooking and serving food to customers
  • Cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen areas, dishes, utensils, and equipment
  • Provision of service to table and clearing as needed
  • Handling deliveries, organising food and other items in the stockroom
  • Compliance with current regulations and legislation relevant to the post.
  • Opening and closing the outlet.
  • Dealing with customer enquiries or complaints
  • Support to deliver event catering as required

Other Duties

  • Any other duties deemed appropriate for the role by the Line Manager.
  • Comply with all HWUnion policies, procedures, and governing documents.
  • Undertake personal and professional development as required to maintain appropriate knowledge and skills.
  • These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. Other duties or a change of duties may be necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

 

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

 

 

Food hygiene certificate

 

x

Interests

 

 

Working in a democratic structure with elected officers

x

 

Skills/competencies (additional to the standard competencies)

 

 

Ability to continually deliver customer service beyond the expectations of customers and stakeholders

 

x

Good team member

x

 

Ability to share learning

x

 

Ability to operate appropriate equipment safely

x

 

Ability to work in a democratic structure with elected officers

x

 

Ability to operate appropriate tills and electronic equipment

x

 

Ability to operate computer systems

 

x

Excellent interpersonal skills

x

 

Knowledge

 

 

Understanding of needs of students

x

 

Previous experience

 

 

Experience of the needs of Students

x

 

Catering / Kitchen experience

 

x

Personal qualities

 

 

Initiative

x

 

Energy

x

 

Attention to detail

x

 

Tolerance for meeting deadlines

x

 

Reliable and Trustworthy

x

 

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

x

 

Work well as part of a team

x

 

Training

In order to accept this role, you must be available to attend mandatory training - the times and dates are shown below and you must attend all dates / times listed. This training is not optional and you will be paid, but you must be able to attend in-person. We have high standards that we intend to maintain, so require all staff to complete training prior to Freshers Week and the academic year starting.

  • Tuesday 27th August, 10am - 4pm
  • Wednesday 28th August, 10am - 4pm
  • Thursday 29th August, 10am - 4pm
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